Kyokushin Karate Gold Coast North

Exciting news. New/updated website coming. Sempai Marc has been flat out getting it ready.
Will have some early bird offers attached (further details coming)

Grading preparation underway for Saturday. Note it’s a 8.30 start ( not our normal 9.30 start)

Another blast from the past. Here is Sensei Kevin Veivers with Sensei Grant Radonich and Sensei John Klose. Sensei Grant competed for Australia in the first world championships in Japan and Sensei John is still the only person to compete in the Australian titles across three weight divisions. In order, heavyweight, lightweight and middle weight. Sensei John was also on the Australian executive committee for many years.

Bit of a blast from last years Mackay weekend with Hanshi Trevor. Back there again this year for more fun in November.

Big full on weekend of Yudansha training last week with Hanshi Trevor Field, Shihan Aaron Field and Shihan Eric Gunton in Shihan Erics Brisbane dojo.

Lot of energy last night on the floor. Good to see Sempai Mark out front (still in moon boot) calling the shots for basics with Sensei Pete and Sempai Kym OSU

KYOKUSHIN KARATE – GOLD COAST NORTH

Looking to build discipline, fitness, and real self-defence skills?
Come and train with us at Helensvale Community Centre.

Training Times:
• Monday: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
• Wednesday: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
• Saturday: 9:30am – 11:30am

Whether you're a beginner or experienced, we welcome all levels.

First 2 classes are FREE – no pressure, just come and try it out.

Location: Helensvale Community Centre
Enquiries: Message us on Facebook

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Instructor Spotlight – Sempai Mark 🥋

This week we’re proud to highlight Sempai Mark, whose journey in Kyokushin spans decades of dedication, growth, and strong mentorship.

👊 How it all started
Mark began his Kyokushin journey in 1986 at Nerang PCYC, at just 10 years old, after a school friend invited him along. While training in the junior's class under Sempai Kevin Veivers, he remembers looking into the senior class next door, watching Sensei Tony Bowden - a moment that left a lasting impression.

🔥 A moment that stood out
His very first grading remains unforgettable. Not only did he double grade to 9th Kyu, but he also witnessed a black belt grading - something he describes as the most exciting thing he had ever seen at the time.

💯 What’s kept him going
Inspired by the legacy of instructors like Frank Everett and guided by Sensei Kevin Veivers, Mark continues to train with purpose. For him, Kyokushin is about staying a lifelong student and sharing that same positive influence with others - alongside training with lifelong mates.

🧠 Advice for new students
“Nothing worth doing comes easily, but with effort and dedication comes continual, incremental improvements - giving a sense of achievement and confidence that is priceless.”

🥋 Favourite part of training
Kata - and most importantly, watching students grow and progress through their own journeys.

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Strength is built - not given.

Before the dojo.
Before the belts.
Before the recognition.

There is discipline. There is repetition. There is sacrifice.

From striking trees to lifting iron…
From conditioning the body to sharpening the mind…
This is the path of true karate.

What you’re seeing here isn’t just training, it’s commitment to becoming unbreakable.

At our club Kyokushin Karate Gold Coast North, we honour the old ways while building strong modern warriors.
Every session, every strike, every drop of sweat it all counts.

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